Residents in parts of Greater Accra are expected to experience temporary water supply interruptions and reduced water pressure as Ghana Water Ltd. (GWL) undertakes planned maintenance works on the Kpong-Tema transmission pipelines.
In a press release issued on Tuesday, August 4, GWL announced that the maintenance exercise will take place from Thursday, August 6, to Saturday, August 8, 2026. The works will involve the isolation and replacement of weakened sections on the 21-inch and 42-inch transmission pipelines between Kpong and Tema.
According to the company, the exercise forms part of its proactive infrastructure maintenance programme aimed at improving the reliability, efficiency and long-term sustainability of water supply to customers.
GWL explained that routine engineering assessments identified more than 300 metres of deteriorated pipeline sections requiring urgent replacement to prevent major pipeline failures, reduce water losses and ensure a more reliable water distribution system.
To allow the repairs to be carried out safely and efficiently, the Kpong Water Treatment Plant will be temporarily shut down while five sections of the transmission pipelines are isolated for replacement.
As a result, customers supplied by the Kpong Water Supply System are expected to experience interruptions in water supply and reduced water pressure throughout the three-day maintenance period.
The company said the affected areas include the entire eastern part of Accra and several communities within the Tema enclave.
Areas expected to be impacted are Gbetsile, Ashaiman, Katamanso, Zenu, Afienya, Atadeka, Appolonia, Prampram, Kpone, Dawhenya, Spintex, Baatsona, Sakumono, Nungua, Teshie, all communities within the Tema Metropolis, as well as Kpong, Akuse, Somanya, Atimpoku and surrounding towns.
Ghana Water assured customers that the maintenance works are necessary to safeguard the integrity of the transmission network and minimise the risk of unexpected pipeline failures that could lead to prolonged service disruptions in the future.
The utility company appealed to residents and businesses in the affected areas to store enough water ahead of the maintenance period and use available supplies judiciously until normal production and distribution resume.
GWL also expressed regret for the inconvenience the temporary interruptions may cause and appealed for the public’s understanding and cooperation as it works to improve the country’s water supply infrastructure.
CREDIT: MAVIS FANTEVI